The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

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GO and Revolution parties advance to ASUU finals

Kariann Hibbard, elections registrar for the Associated Students of the University of Utah, revealed that the GO and the Revolution parties will face off in final elections next week. The two parties were separated by 100 votes, with the Synergy Party finishing a distant third.

Parties punished for flawed financial disclosures

By By Michael McFall, Staff Writer March 6, 2009

The campaign manager for one of the parties competing in student government elections has resigned, throwing the party's finances into disarray and forcing them to suspend campaigning on March 10 due to multiple financial disclosure violations.

Founder of U jazz program passes away

The U's father of jazz has died, but family members say his legacy will live on in the music of his students.

Discussion focuses on environment and spirituality

By By Isabella Bravo, Staff Writer March 6, 2009

In the Union Den, decorated with cacti and native rocks, U students from different faiths gathered together Wednesday night to discuss their spiritual connection to Utah's wilderness.

Businees school vying for $23M building bond

By By Trent Lowe , Staff Writer March 5, 2009

The U David Eccles School of Business is asking the Utah Legislature for a $23 million bond to help build two new buildings.

Reimherr to send ASUU fee to U trustees

By By Jeremy Thompson, Staff Writer March 5, 2009

ASUU leaders are preparing to present a student fee increase to the U Board of Trustees next week, even though the General Assembly and Senate have not voted on a final version of the bill.

Law students place at mock trial competition

By By Trent Lowe, Staff Writer March 5, 2009

A team of law students from the U came in second at a prestigious environmental law competition.

Universe Project will affect campus parking

By By Isabella Bravo, Staff Writer March 5, 2009

Some U students fear the decrease in parking availability caused by a mixed-use development to be built in Rice-Eccles Stadium parking lot will lead to more hassle than benefit.

Students teach Czechs English

By By Jamie Bowen, Staff Writer March 5, 2009

The project, a study abroad program established by Steven Sternfeld and Michael Polacek, is a four-week cross-cultural experience that goes beyond most study abroad programs, said Heather Hirschi, a co-director of Project New Eyes.

Candidates fight low voter turnout

By By Jeremy Thompson, Staff Writer March 5, 2009

Battling traditionally low voter turnout, candidates for ASUU elections are working on new ways to get students involved in elections.